Jo Damato has been named senior vice president, events and professional engagement, and Andrew Broom has been named chief revenue officer.
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NBAA convention ushers in next era in aviation
NBAA-BACE brought together the industry’s top names, latest innovations and biggest news, ushering in the next era of aviation, according to association officials.
GA pitches in for hurricane relief
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has activated its Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) database to facilitate the general aviation and business aviation industry’s mobilization in support of relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has caused widespread damage to communities across the Southeastern U.S.
Career Fair returns to NBAA convention
“We expect a couple of hundred job seekers to attend this year’s Career Fair, so this is a big opportunity,” NBAA officials said.
Court ruling preserves access to East Hampton Town Airport
Although this court ruling reaffirms continued public access to JPX, Alex Gertsen, NBAA’s director of airports and ground infrastructure, noted the legal battle is likely to continue as the town signaled its desire to appeal this decision.
New tool helps navigate customs at hundreds of GA airports
The new GA Airport Fact Sheet tool collates hundreds of airport fact sheets created and distributed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These fact sheets include office hours, service hours for entrance and clearance, contact information, permission to land procedures, and information about the inspection process for GA aircraft entering the U.S., according to NBAA officials.
FAA study demonstrates effectiveness of runway guard lights
The survey showed that 75% of participating pilots and drivers had encountered either embedded or elevated runway guard lights (RGL) and 60% had encountered both types. Most said the lights increased the awareness of hold short markings. They also reported embedded RGLs were more likely to increase awareness than elevated RGLs.
Prepare for more turbulence ahead
Changing weather patterns have caused significant increases in turbulence over the past 40 years. Are you prepared for it?
FAA becoming more flexible on pilot mental health
If the FAA puts up too many barriers for pilots wrestling with medical and mental health issues, it can backfire, according to Larsen. He noted a Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine study last year found that 56.1% of pilots reported avoiding health care for fear of being grounded.